Russia
International , Pipelines
Russia Denies Involvement in Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack
Biden says evidence points to ransomware that originated in Russia.
Exploration & Production , Health, Safety & Environment , Shale Plays
Report Shows Global Flaring Levels Down in Oil Sector
The U.S. and Nigeria were among the countries noted for making strides in lowering volumes of flared gas.
Construction
Rosneft Aims to Complete LNG Plant Feasibility Study in 2021
Plant would be located in the Pacific port of De Kastri.
International , Energy Transition , Technology
Germany, Russia Flag Hydrogen Cooperation
Natural gas imports from Russia will be a necessary bridge fuel, a top German official says.
Exploration & Production , Emissions
Russian Oil Producers Struggle to Contain Gas Flaring, Document Shows
The draft document shows utilization of associated petroleum gas, a byproduct of crude extraction, rose to 82.6% in 2020 from 81.5% in the previous year.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
Democratic Senators Urge Biden to Speed Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
Menendez, Shaheen increase pressure on the president from his own party.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
At NATO, Blinken Warns Germany over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
US secretary of state says the natural gas pipeline runs counter to the EU’s own interests.
International , Infrastructure , Construction , Pipelines
US Shouldn’t Threaten Friends Over Nord Stream 2, Says CEO
Construction of the natural gas pipeline is Europe’s call, says the chief of Austria-based OMV.
Exploration & Production
Russia Lacks Swing Producer Flexibility, Slow to Revive Oil Output
Based on this month’s deal of the OPEC+ group, Russia is allowed to increase its output by 130,000 bbl/d in April.
International , Construction , Pipelines
Cruz Puts Hold on Biden’s CIA Pick over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Senator wants administration to put sanctions on companies supporting the gas pipeline’s construction.